HGV Driver Trainer

ARC Group; Trimley St Mary; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Mon-Fri schedule

On-site & on-road work

Job summary

ARC Group in Felixstowe, Suffolk is seeking an experienced HGV Driver Trainer to join our team. This hands-on role focuses on assessing drivers, delivering training and maintaining high standards of safety and driving performance on road and in the yard.

You will work both on-site and on the road, use telematics and tachograph knowledge, and help drivers improve efficiency and compliance. A full HGV Class 1 licence and prior training experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence is required.
• Experience as HGV Driver Trainer or Assessor is essential.
• Knowledge of tachograph laws and drivers' hours is required.
• Experience delivering both in-cab and classroom training is essential.
• Experience with Volvo/Mercedes HGVs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess drivers and identify training and development needs.
• Deliver in-cab and classroom driver training.
• Train drivers in efficient and economical driving techniques.
• Use telematics data and driver scores to identify improvement areas.
• Provide guidance on tachograph legislation and drivers' hours regulations.
• Train drivers on vehicle defects, reporting and daily checks.
• Support driver performance and help raise driving standards.

Skills

HGV licence

Trainer experience

Tachograph laws

In-cab training

Vehicle defects

Volvo/Mercedes

Telematics

Driver performance

Fuel-efficient driving

Communications

Time management

European languages

Job description

HGV Driver Trainer

Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk Salary: £45,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday

We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable HGV Driver Trainer to join our team in Felixstowe.

This is a hands‑on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with drivers, improving standards and spending plenty of time out on the road. You ll be responsible for assessing drivers, delivering training and helping to maintain high standards of safety, compliance, efficiency and day‑to‑day driving performance.

The Role

As an HGV Driver Trainer, your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing HGV drivers and identifying training and development needs


• Delivering in-cab and classroom-based driver training


• Training drivers in efficient and economical driving techniques


• Using telematics data, fuel performance and driver scores to identify areas for improvement


• Providing training and guidance on current tachograph legislation and drivers' hours regulations


• Training drivers on vehicle defects, defect reporting and daily vehicle checks


• Ensuring drivers understand and follow company procedures


• Supporting driver performance and helping to improve overall driving standards


• Spending significant time out on the road training and assessing drivers


• Working both on-site and from the office, depending on the requirements of the role

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• A full HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence


• Previous experience as an HGV Driver Trainer, Assessor or in a similar role


• Strong knowledge of tachograph laws and drivers' hours


• Experience delivering both in-cab and classroom training


• Good knowledge of vehicle defects and daily driver/vehicle procedures


• Experience working with Volvo and Mercedes HGVs would be advantageous


• A good understanding of telematics, driver performance and fuel-efficient driving


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• A professional and approachable manner


• The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively

The ability to speak a European language is beneficial, particularly when working with a diverse driver workforce, but not required.

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 salary


• Permanent position


• Monday to Friday working pattern


• A varied role with a strong mix of office, site and on-the-road work


• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on driver standards, safety and performance

ARC GROUP